…..Petitioner Petitioner REKHA SHARMA 2026.07.24 05:47 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh REKHA SHARMA 2026.07.24 05:47 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh REKHA SHARMA 2026.07.24 05:47 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh no useful purpose would be served by keeping the petitioners in custody any longer. 6. Per contra, learned State counsel has opposed the prayer for bail. 7. I have considered the submissions made by learned counsel for the parties. 8. The petitioners are in custody since 04.01.2026; investigation stands completed; final report also stands submitted; charges have not yet been framed. The petitioners have clean antecedents. Since the trial shall take a sufficiently long time, in the considered opinion of this Court, no useful REKHA SHARMA 2026.07.24 05:47 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh purpose would be served by keeping the petitioners in custody any longer. 9. In view of the aforementioned facts and circumstances, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, the present petitions are allowed. The petitioners are ordered to be released on regular bail on their furnishing bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the trial Court/Chief Judicial Magistrate/Duty Magistrate concerned. Rekha REKHA SHARMA 2026.07.24 05:47 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh